Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. Below are the companies within reach of Apollo Beach, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Apollo Beach
Within 30 miles of Apollo Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Apollo Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Tampa (11), Brandon (10), and Riverview (7). The closest is APTSTRONG ESTATES LLC, about 1.0 miles away. 14 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.4, 3.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
Closest matches for Apollo Beach: Appliances Fix & Care LLC (10.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Pro (8.2 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (12.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (13.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Apollo Beach Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Apollo Beach
Before replacing a dryer in Apollo Beach, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Apollo Beach
Most dryer calls in Apollo Beach come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Apollo Beach
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Apollo Beach faster and cheaper.